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Relax on a sandy beach, and watch seabirds and scenic views of Caneel Bay and Honeymoon Beach

Enjoy snorkeling and discover an impressive collection of colorful corals including

Encounter colorful schools of fish and a variety of other marine species

Enjoy a picnic lunch on an idyllic tropical beach

Enjoy a tour with fun, knowledgeable, and professional guides with you all along the way

Overview

Discover Henley Cay inside Virgin Islands National Park on this 5-hour tour from Saint John. Kayak across Caneel Bay to Henley Cay, where you can snorkel over an amazing coral reef. Visit the idyllic Salomon Beach for a picnic and more snorkeling.

What to Expect

Experienced kayakers and snorkelers will love the challenge of paddling across Caneel Bay to Henley Cay. The protected beach is fringed on both sides with a fabulous coral reef teeming with colorful schools of fish. Henley Cay is a tropical and tranquil uninhabited cay inside Virgin Islands National Park.

Relax on a sandy beach, and watch seabirds and scenic views of Caneel Bay and Honeymoon Beach. From the highest point on Henley Cay's trail you can enjoy views of the British Virgin Islands and find parts of a World War II era plane wreck. Snorkelers will discover an impressive collection of colorful corals including brain, pillar, sheet, star, and the endangered elkhorn and staghorn.

From Henley Cay, paddle to idyllic tropical Salomon Beach and enjoy a picnic and your choice of a brief guided eco-hike. Relax under a coconut tree or enjoy more snorkeling.

This is a limited availability tour, so be sure to make your reservation early so you don't miss the date(s) you want.

What's Included

All necessary safety, snorkel, and kayak equipment

Mesh bag

A delicious picnic lunch from a local deli

Beverages and snacks

Free lockers

Dressing room and toilet facilities

What's Not Included

Gratuities for your guides

Meeting Point

This tour departs from Honeymoon Beach at Caneel Bay in Saint John, on the north shore of the Virgin Islands National Park. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour.
Directions:
By car - drive to Caneel Bay Resort, 1 mile from Cruz Bay
By Taxi - to Caneel Bay Resort
Or hike the 1-mile (20-minute) easy path which departs from behind the Virgin Islands National Park Visitor Center in Cruz Bay. The Lind Point Trail is a popular and easy trail to walk from Cruz Bay, starting a few blocks from the passenger ferry terminal.
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Know Before You Go

We ask that you please bring the following to insure you have all the proper tools for a great adventure!

- Bathing suit
- Clothing that can get wet, hat, sunglasses etc. for sun protection
- Footwear that can get wet (watershoes or sandals), strap around the heel recommended
- A great attitude to have the best experience of your holiday

This is a strenuous tour and includes 20 minutes of paddling each way. This tour is best enjoyed by persons in good physical condition and who have paddled before. Participants should be 14 years or over and in good physical condition.

Cancellation Policy:
Your payment is 100% refundable until 24 hours before the date and time your tour is due to depart.